Amarapura Population 2026

Amarapura has a population of 237,618, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Mandalay Region. Roughly 0.4% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

Location of Amarapura (capital Nay Pyi Taw shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

237,618

Rank in Myanmar

Coordinates

21.91°N, 96.05°E

~79 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

241 km

150 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mandalay Region

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Mandalay	1,208,099	#2
Meiktila	177,442	#15
Myingyan	141,713	#20
Pyin Oo Lwin	117,303	#31
Mogok	89,855	#44
Yamethin	59,867	#59
Kyaukse	50,480	#74
Nyaung-U	48,528	#78

Cities near Amarapura

Sagaing78,739 people · ~8 km away
Mandalay1,208,099 people · ~8 km away
Madaya24,234 people · ~34 km away
Kyaukse50,480 people · ~35 km away
Pyin Oo Lwin117,303 people · ~44 km away
Shwebo88,914 people · ~82 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Amarapura?

Amarapura has a population of 237,618 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Amarapura in?

Amarapura is located in Mandalay Region, Myanmar.

Is Amarapura the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 241 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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